Fixin Flashcards by Kent Benson

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3 points of distinction for Fixin

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1) The 6 premiers crus have geological strata similar to Chambertin, its red wines resemble the bold and robust style of Gevrey-Chambertin
2) 3 of the 6 premiers crus are monopoles
3) Napoléon connection - vineyard, museum, and a statue

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The 3 premiers crus monopoles of Fixin

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1) Clos de la Perrière
2) Clos du Chapitre
3) Clos Napoléon

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Number of grands crus and premiers crus in Fixin

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0 grands crus
6 premiers crus

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The geology and wine style of Fixin premiers crus are similar to that of…

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Gevrey-Chambertin

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Fixin’s greatest premier cru

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Clos de la Perrière

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The only white premier cru in Fixin

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Clos de la Perrière

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